WANTED: Associate Manager, Prospect Development & Research

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is searching for candidates to fill as associate manager position in Washington, D.C.

National Trust currently has a staff of 300 employees based at headquarters in Washington, D.C., in field offices nationwide, and at historic sites in 15 states. With 750,000 members and supporters, today’s National Trust has become the organization its founders envisioned: the vigorous leader of an expansive movement that is changing the face of America. To learn more about this organization, please visit their website: http://www.preservationnation.org/.


Position: Help save places that matter! The National Trust for Historic Preservation is raising needed funds, building coalitions, fighting in the courts, and inspiring people all across the country to help protect iconic places that represent our nation’s diverse cultural experience. Places like Villa Lewaro, the home of Madam C.J. Walker, or the Ancestral Places of Southeast Utah. By helping us to research potential donors with an affinity for our cause, you’ll be playing an integral part in our mission – saving the past to enrich the future.

Responsible for assisting the Director of Prospect Development and Research with the oversight of development research function for major gifts and the campaign, including support of the President’s Office and front-line fundraising offices of the National Trust, and identifying, researching and analyzing individual, foundation and corporate prospects.

Duties

Conduct high quality, detailed biographical and financial research on individual, foundation and corporate major prospects for cultivation and solicitation, using a wide variety of biographical, organizational and financial sources, including database services, internet websites and government sources of public information.

Gather, analyze and interpret complex information to assess financial capacity, philanthropic tendencies and giving propensity. Extract and communicate key information and compile various forms of written summaries.

Collaborate and strategize with Development Officers and Events staff regarding research requests.

Proactively identify and qualify prospects for multiple, diverse programs. Ensure that newly identified prospects are presented to Development Officers in a timely manner.

Help manage the process and serve as point person for assuring discovery prospects are moved through portfolios appropriately, in coordination with Development Officers and Services staff.

In association with the team Director, develop and implement improvements to the team’s function and services, to include policies and practices and ensuring data integrity and high quality product presentation.

Assist the Director with database analysis of the membership file as assigned.

Prepare lists for screening to develop robust prospect pools.

Maintain research e-files and member database information.

Provide research as required for study tours.

Scan select periodicals and set alerts for relevant information on trends, donors and prospects.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of professional level experience, particularly in a matrixed and geographically dispersed non-profit. Experience conducting donor prospect or related research preferred.

Experience helping manage or coordinate projects with colleagues with diverse work styles and technical abilities.

Intermediate analytical and problem solving skills, including issue identification and prioritization. Basic project-management skills, including project time management and planning. Ability to achieve results with close supervision.

Experience successfully managing internal stakeholders.

Proven ability to collaborate across divisions to implement processes and achieve results. Track record of building and maintaining productive relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Ability to prioritize, multi-task efficiently and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a timely fashion.

Proven ability to continually develop skills related to use of rapidly changing technology and communications best practices.

Effective presentation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Entrepreneurial spirit and skill set essential.

Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment

Demonstrated success in engaging culturally diverse audiences, partners and colleagues.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Familiarity with software such as: LexisNexis, Foundation Directory Online, WealthEngine, and databases, strongly preferred.

Bachelor’s degree required.

To Apply: Those who are interested must follow these instructions to apply: To apply, please include a cover letter in the body of a message and email your resume as a Word, PDF or Text document to 227556-CS-815@nthp.hrmdirect.com.